Which nerve block eases back surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07652177
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks (lumbar vs. sacral erector spinae plane block) for pain after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. 88 adults were enrolled to see which block reduced pain scores and the need for extra painkillers like tramadol. The goal is to find a better way to manage post-surgery pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve block (lumbar erector spinae plane block or sacral erector spinae plane block)
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could help patients have less pain and need fewer painkillers after back surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study comparing two similar techniques. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and nerve blocks carry risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziosmanpasa Research and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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